I stayed 2 months VE, then 30 day extension. I then left Thailand and travelled in cambodia and Vietnam for 2 months. When I came back to Thailand, IO wanted to refuse me, saying I wasn't a tourist.
because those who've abused the system, and I've met 100s in Jomtien, Pattaya, Bangkok and Chumphon, mean the genuine tourists are now being denied. The abusers line agents/ immigrations pockets ..